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Like developing an ice cream, creating sustainability is all about experimentation and even making a few mistakes ...

There has been a lot of controversy about how much Northern Ireland is spending on health since the draft Budget was published. When health erupts on the public it’s usually about what the media see as a good issue – where should a maternity unit be based, should a new hospital be nearer Omagh or Enniskillen, why are people dying from MRSA in hospitals? All of these are important and emotive questions, very often a matter of life and death, but other vital issues rarely surface.

A range of community projects including a scheme supporting families in the aftermath of suicide, and an initiative for young people dealing with drug and alcohol addictions, have received more than £2 million from the latest round of Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities Grants.

The British Medical Association is seeking your views on what you perceive to be the key issues for the NHS in Northern Ireland, both now and in the future

NICVA launched its latest Annual Report at an AGM on 7 December 2007

Sustrans, which develops environmental projects across the UK is in a 'vote off' to scoop the lottery's 'People's Millions' prize. Vote now - phone lines close at 12noon on 10 December.
The Southern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team are pleased to announce the formal launch of their Annual Small Grants Funding Programme.

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 10 December 2007 to 14 December 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 07 Dec 2007

During a recent visit by the NICVA Policy, Lobbying and Advocacy Forum to Parliament Buildings, Stormont, North Antrim MLA, Mervyn Storey encouraged the voluntary and community sector to make their voice heard in the corridors of power.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 06 Dec 2007

Citizens Advice is urging people to start the New Year with good resolutions to manage their money.

Entries have now closed for the 2008 NICVA Link Awards in association with BT and supported by the Belfast Telegraph and the judges are beginning their work. Over the next month they will decide which companies, public bodies, schools, colleges, clubs and societies will come out on top.

Ash urges action on climate change as they bring Friends of the Earth's Big Ask campaign to Belfast

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) welcomes Education Minister Caitríona Ruane’s proposals to reform the education system in Northern Ireland.

Stepping Stone Project has just launched a new kind of ‘personal matching’ service for anyone within the Connsbrook Avenue area of east Belfast -a job matching service!

The long awaited Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is on the way

Jump on a bus to help build tomorrow’s world today. That’s the theme of NICVA’s annual conference this Friday 7 December. This conference aims to put sustainability at the top of all our agendas. Equally you can have a chance to challenge the ‘green claptrap’. We’re confident you’ll find it is a case of “win for you and win for the globe”.

NICVA welcomes government announcement on academic selection

Save the Children welcomes today’s announcement by the Education Minister that next year will be the last for children taking the transfer test at age 11.
In the Assembly on 27 November 2007, Peter Robinson MLA, Minister for Finance and Personnel has stated a consultation will take place in early 2008 on the distribution of dormant account funds in Northern Ireland

Minister, Edwin Poots is expected to announce this week details of additional funding for Community Festivals.
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